A DC Superior Court judge denied June 23 a release request from a man charged with contempt.
Alexander Day is accused of violating a civil protection order while he was released by contacting a witness from whom he was ordered to stay away.
Judge Maribeth Raffinan agreed with the Department of Behavioral Health’s assessment that the defendant is not mentally competent but also does not qualify for hospitalization at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC psychiatric hospital.
Judge Raffinan cited Day’s criminal history, including multiple counts of unlawful entry, assault and destruction of property.
She ordered that Day receive a full competency assessment in jail within 30 days.
Day’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 21.
